Larry McCullough Sr . was born on September 27, 1952 to the late Ernest and Lottie McCullough in Chicago, Illinois. He accepted Christ at an early age. Larry relocated to Storm Lake, Iowa and became a member of United Pentecostal Church of Marathon. He had a passion for God's Word and when he returned to Chicago he loved visiting Calvary Baptist Church. Larry attended DuSable High School. He was employed with Illinois Bell, now AT&T for over twenty-five years. On February 24, 2021, God relieved Larry of his earthly duties and called him home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lottie McCullough, his father, Ernest McCullough and his two brothers, Ernest and Michael McCullough. Larry leaves to cherish his memories: his only child and son, Larry Jr. (Nicole); brothers, Tommy (Charlotte), David (Sandra) and Melvin; five grandchildren, Larry III, LaVonte, Dejah, Denzel, Tatiana; five great grandchildren: Brooklynne, D'Vonte, LaMarious, LaTaevious and Dream; also  a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.